Know all about Schist and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).